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The Department of Ecoscience,
Aarhus University, invites applications for a postdoc position to support
development of social science, and modelling of bees and other animal species
within the Social-Ecological Systems Simulation centre (
SESS)
Job description
We are seeking applicants to
develop multi-actor engagement activities and lead co-development of management
and innovation strategies for sustainable agriculture and natural resource
management. The successful candidate will also be expected to work together
with simulation modelers developing models of human decision making related to
agricultural systems and wildlife management. The candidate will be working,
within a multi-disciplinary team, on a Danish project to demonstrate the
benefits of organic farming on biodiversity and the environment.
Please note this is a two-year
postdoc fixed term full-time position (1 Aug 2022 - 31 Jul 2024).
Your profile
The candidate should have:
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Experience with the interface between social
sciences and natural resource management or agriculture.
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Experience with multi-actor engagement and
co-development.
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Knowledge in undertaking studies that involve
interviews and facilitating workshops with actors who represent varied
interests, from farmers to policy makers.
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A PhD or equivalent in a relevant area for one
of the positions described.
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The ability to work at both national and
international levels is desirable.
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The flexibility to work the occasional evening /
weekend, if required for interviews or workshops.
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For this project verbal and written fluency in
Danish is needed.
What we offer
The Department offers a vibrant
and informal research environment with longstanding traditions for
collaboration with elite international university partners and with the Danish
Ministry of the Environment.
Deadline
Applications must be received no
later than 19 May 2022.
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